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-- we think of nigeria as a wealthy country with a huge oil resource. it's hard to understand from the outside why the government hasn't been more successful going after boko haram or whoever is behind this. >> actually, it has been hard for nigerians to understand that. that's why there have been all sorts of confrontations about what may be happening or not happening and that's why people are so distrusting of the authorities. that's why they can't understand that the nigerian security forces that have gone for peace in other african countries, just a lot is how to deal with the abduction and they to actually the series of protests in nigeria asking the government to take it more seriously now. >> woodruff: this meeting next week in nigeria, the world economic forum, political and business leaders from all over the world. can the government guarantee their safety? >> actually, the government has been saying come to fallujah and hold the meeting. actually one was announced hours ago that all government offices and schools will be shut during the time t
-- we think of nigeria as a wealthy country with a huge oil resource. it's hard to understand from the outside why the government hasn't been more successful going after boko haram or whoever is behind this. >> actually, it has been hard for nigerians to understand that. that's why there have been all sorts of confrontations about what may be happening or not happening and that's why people are so distrusting of the authorities. that's why they can't understand that the nigerian security...
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she served as the ambus basder to nigeria and served during the clinton whitehouse. we have a distinguished panel. i will turn to the our guest. >> thank you for the chance to testify on behalf of catholic services. i am scott campbell the region director covering the seven african countries. we are present in about 100 countries around the world and providing assistance and development programming. we have been in c.a.r. and our work is funded by the use government and sierra's private fund. i was in cer for three weeks in march and before that in january. i met my colleague rose during the second visit. i would like to share a few ideas about what has transpired in the country and how we are prioritizeing the work. crs is present from the whole breath of the country from the southeast and in the lar affected areas. and we have a very important u.s. aid funded program there working communities affected by the lord's resistance army. we are present in the capital with our partners in the south provinces and in the northwest as well. during my most recent trip i was i
she served as the ambus basder to nigeria and served during the clinton whitehouse. we have a distinguished panel. i will turn to the our guest. >> thank you for the chance to testify on behalf of catholic services. i am scott campbell the region director covering the seven african countries. we are present in about 100 countries around the world and providing assistance and development programming. we have been in c.a.r. and our work is funded by the use government and sierra's private...
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. >> the outrage in nigeria is enormous. being focused at the nigerian government, the nigerian military. how could they allow this to get out of control? >> i think there's a lot of anger. many nigerians this was so far away, up in the northeast, that it didn't hit them as hard. this outrageous kidnapping of these girls, who are going to be sold into marriage, euphemism -- >> what does that mean, being sold into marriage? >> it's a euphemism for being sold into sexual servitude and essentially raped. >> and these are young girls, 14-year-old, 15-year-old girls. >> teenage girls. >> they would be sold to some guys out there -- >> or they -- >> and become sexual slave, if you will. >> or the militants themselves would take them as so-called wives. this is why nigerians, north, south, everywhere, and the world i think is so outraged. because if any parent can understand the pain and anguish that they're feeling right now. >> it's an awful situation. i hope they can fix it. whatever help the u.s. and other countries in africa,
. >> the outrage in nigeria is enormous. being focused at the nigerian government, the nigerian military. how could they allow this to get out of control? >> i think there's a lot of anger. many nigerians this was so far away, up in the northeast, that it didn't hit them as hard. this outrageous kidnapping of these girls, who are going to be sold into marriage, euphemism -- >> what does that mean, being sold into marriage? >> it's a euphemism for being sold into sexual...
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now to another crisis boiling over, this one in nigeria, the number of kidnapped school girls missing in the country has risen to 276, far higher than previous estimates. this week protesters have been demanding more government action as nigerian police update the number of escaped girls to 53. the terror network kidnapped more than 300 teen girls two weeks ago and reports say some have been forced into slavery or marriage for as little as $12. nigeria continues to be one of the top stories you mention most, we have a surprise winner in this week's poll for the most underreported story, school resegregation with 19% and those kidnappings in nigeria and atheism, got 56% of the vote. your humble d.j. has heard the request, stay tuned for more on the rise of atheism next week. >>> our call to action, this time we're looking at the special aspect of beauty standards. i speak with mel wimer a candidate for city council in new york who happens to be transgender. >>> the fact is i do respect the press and recognize that the press and i have different jobs to do. my job is to be president. yo
now to another crisis boiling over, this one in nigeria, the number of kidnapped school girls missing in the country has risen to 276, far higher than previous estimates. this week protesters have been demanding more government action as nigerian police update the number of escaped girls to 53. the terror network kidnapped more than 300 teen girls two weeks ago and reports say some have been forced into slavery or marriage for as little as $12. nigeria continues to be one of the top stories you...
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we have seen very heavy rain in nigeria. around 55 millimeters. 92 millimeters of rain here in the space of 24 hours as well. those heavy showers will continue across west africa, through ghana, pushing across into southern nigeria. little change as we go through the weekend. out further south it is the dry seen for southern africa. temperatures in johannesberg are 22 stephen. >> thank you. >>> the trial of three al jazeera journalists will resume in cairo on saturday. peter greste, mohammed fahmy, and baher mohamed have been detained now for 125 days. they are accused of falsifying news. al jazeera denies the charges. and all three have written to thank campaigners for support. here is what peter greste wrote from prison. ♪ is >> greetings to you all. here in egypt we have been imprisoned along with many other local journalists as what authorities have come to describe as their own war on terror, but on this day and for the past few months press freedom is being vigorously defended, and in a way that would have been unima
we have seen very heavy rain in nigeria. around 55 millimeters. 92 millimeters of rain here in the space of 24 hours as well. those heavy showers will continue across west africa, through ghana, pushing across into southern nigeria. little change as we go through the weekend. out further south it is the dry seen for southern africa. temperatures in johannesberg are 22 stephen. >> thank you. >>> the trial of three al jazeera journalists will resume in cairo on saturday. peter...
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relative to what nigeria is expecting. nigeria is the biggest economy right now. do you think we will fall behind the rest of the continent? >> growth numbers do not tell the whole story. it is about what historically you have established as your economic base. it is about the sophistication of business interest, if you can economy.hat, in one's but also the sophistication of the enterprises we have. while the number itself might suggest one set of issues. looks at the economic infrastructure and capabilities of south african firms and the manner in which they have penetrated the african continent financialining, services, telecommunications, south africa is in a league of its own. >> will you remain in his position after elections? >> i will arrange an apartment with the president. you can ask him that russian. >>-- you can ask him that question. tonobody expects the anc lose this election, but it is about how big the majority actually is. what are people saying? what is the story? >> we know the anc is accustomed to getting around 55% of the votes and even highe
relative to what nigeria is expecting. nigeria is the biggest economy right now. do you think we will fall behind the rest of the continent? >> growth numbers do not tell the whole story. it is about what historically you have established as your economic base. it is about the sophistication of business interest, if you can economy.hat, in one's but also the sophistication of the enterprises we have. while the number itself might suggest one set of issues. looks at the economic...
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one of the other countries he's visiting most often besides china is nigeria. it is one of his favorite emerging markets. nigeria is dealing with its own set of risks. another bomb blast has hit the capital. that, he's talking about the sophistication of various institutions. ibo are looking for those growth rates above seven percent, which south africa does not have right now. >> let's stay with south africa in more ways than one and bring in david bloom. very good to have you on the program. who better to ask, with no vested interest in the subject, -- let's pick up on the rant. this is not the case in south africa. as we know, usually the discussion is whether the two werds majority are not. knows going to win the election, but the question is by how much. there's low volatility and interest rates are high. the election is coming up in brazil and indonesia. these are the fragile five. the me tell you something, they're the fabulous five. the reason is, there is no volatility in the market. inflation expectations are falling. we're talking about more qe in ja
one of the other countries he's visiting most often besides china is nigeria. it is one of his favorite emerging markets. nigeria is dealing with its own set of risks. another bomb blast has hit the capital. that, he's talking about the sophistication of various institutions. ibo are looking for those growth rates above seven percent, which south africa does not have right now. >> let's stay with south africa in more ways than one and bring in david bloom. very good to have you on the...
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ambassador to nigeria and the republic of congo and was the u.s. permanent representative to the ecowas. she served twice as african director of the national security council at the white house. so we have a very distinguished panel of knowledgeable experts and i would like to yield to mr. campbell to begin testimony. >> thank you chairman smith and for this opportunity to testify on the half of catholic relief services. we are grateful to your leadership and the interest to the central african republic and it's people to find the regional director for catholic relief services covering central african region and seven countries do to congo's one and burundi chad cameron and central african republic. crs is present in about 100 countries around the world and providing humanitarian assistance and development programming. we have been and clr since 1999 doing programming and worked very closely with our church partners in the country. i worked -- our work is mostly funded by the u.s. government sarah's private funds and other sister agencies. i was re
ambassador to nigeria and the republic of congo and was the u.s. permanent representative to the ecowas. she served twice as african director of the national security council at the white house. so we have a very distinguished panel of knowledgeable experts and i would like to yield to mr. campbell to begin testimony. >> thank you chairman smith and for this opportunity to testify on the half of catholic relief services. we are grateful to your leadership and the interest to the central...
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remember, south africa is now the second largest economy in africa, number two to nigeria. when you look at the other growth rates, they are set to grow by 5.5%. south africa, by 2.7%. we're seeing inequality. remember, we right now have the longest ever running platinum strike seen in this country. 70,000 workers on strike. it basically shows that we're really concerned about not only the inequality on the front but also that 31% of the population is below the poverty line and the finance minister saying we have to address these issues going forward. > thank you very much. >> voted the best restaurant in the world top 50 they retain the an italian ot restaurant came in at number three. for more on what it takes to be a winner the world of fine dining, we're joined by one of the judges on the list. richard, thank you for joining us. is it a worthy winner? >> it is a fantastic restaurant. thought the number three was going to win this year. for it to come back at the top spot is a surprise. the food is amazing. it is so invent pifment >> what does it take to win? you can't b
remember, south africa is now the second largest economy in africa, number two to nigeria. when you look at the other growth rates, they are set to grow by 5.5%. south africa, by 2.7%. we're seeing inequality. remember, we right now have the longest ever running platinum strike seen in this country. 70,000 workers on strike. it basically shows that we're really concerned about not only the inequality on the front but also that 31% of the population is below the poverty line and the finance...
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up next, nigeria's stolen daughters. >> we thought they were soldiers. my friends and i jumped from the vehicle and ran back because we realized they didn't look innocent to us. >> by a group known to me as nigeria's taliban, what is behind boca ha ran's fishes attacks and what may be next. >> i'm ali velshi, the news has become this thing where you talk to experts about people, and al jazeera has really tried to talk to people, about their stories. we are not meant to be your first choice for entertainment. we are ment to be your first choice for the news. >> award winning producer and director joe berlinger exposes the truth. >> our current system has gone awry... >> a justice system rum by human beings, can run off the rails. >> sometimes the system doesn't serve and protect, and the innocent pay the price. what goes wrong? >> it's a nightmarish alternative reality, sometimes you can't win... >> an original investigative series. when justice is not for all... the system with joe beringer only on al jazeera america >> drug wars in mexico >> this guy sa
up next, nigeria's stolen daughters. >> we thought they were soldiers. my friends and i jumped from the vehicle and ran back because we realized they didn't look innocent to us. >> by a group known to me as nigeria's taliban, what is behind boca ha ran's fishes attacks and what may be next. >> i'm ali velshi, the news has become this thing where you talk to experts about people, and al jazeera has really tried to talk to people, about their stories. we are not meant to be your...
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up next, nigeria's stolen daughters. >> we thought they were soldiers. my friends and i jumped from the vehicle and ran back because we realized they didn't look innocent to us. >> by a group known to me as nigeria's taliban, what is behind boca ha ran's fishes attacks and what may be next. >> on techknow... >> these are some of the amazing spider goats >> small creatures, big impact >> how strong is it? >> almost as strong as steel >> inspiring discoveries changing lives >> this could go in a human body... >> right >> this is for an achilles tendon >> techknow every saturday go where science meets humanity >> this is some of the best driving i've ever done, even though i can't see techknow >> we're here in the vortex >> only on al jazeera america stories making headlines. donald sterling it to's in jeopardy. to move forward with his removal as quickly as possible. just this week sterling was banned for life from the nba. embattled toronto mayor announces he is taking a break from his re-election campaign to get help for substance abuse. in a statement f
up next, nigeria's stolen daughters. >> we thought they were soldiers. my friends and i jumped from the vehicle and ran back because we realized they didn't look innocent to us. >> by a group known to me as nigeria's taliban, what is behind boca ha ran's fishes attacks and what may be next. >> on techknow... >> these are some of the amazing spider goats >> small creatures, big impact >> how strong is it? >> almost as strong as steel >> inspiring...